Origins of the Nance surname
About the Nances
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Interesting facts about Nance
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You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Nances most likely to marry?
What are the most common Nance first names?
John
William
Mary
Elizabeth
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Common jobs for Nances
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Nances in 1921
Dressmaker
13
Housekeeper
9
Dress Maker
7
Domestic Servant
6
House Keeper
6
Common male occupations for Nances in 1921
Farm Hands
74
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
45
General Farmers
38
Unskilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Textiles
25
Tin Miner
15
